Gosens Determined To Make Inter Milan Impact Following Injury Troubles
Robin Gosens says he is determined to make his mark at Inter Milan despite receiving offers from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer transfer window.
The Germany international joined Inter from Atalanta in the January transfer window as one of the highest scoring defenders in Europe but he has struggled with injuries in his time at the San Siro.
Gosens struck double figures for goals from his wing-back position in two of the last three seasons but has made just three starts for Inter.
Interest came in from Bayer Leverkusen over the summer but Gosens has revealed a desire to prove his worth to Simone Inzaghi's side saw him stay put.
The 28-year-old is currently with the Germany squad for their Nations League matches against Hungary and England.
Gosens told Sport1: "I have put a year of suffering behind me and I am naturally happy to be here again. This call-up [to the Germany squad] I see as a reward for hard work.
"But the ticket to the World Cup in Qatar is definitely not in my hands yet. I am ready to fight back again.
"I am not yet in that state of form in which I was in Bergamo when my performances were so good. I'm close to it, but I know at the same time that there is still a lot to work on."
He added of a potential move to his homeland: "I spoke on the phone with Simon Rolfes [Leverkusen director of sport] and we had a sincere and open exchange.
"I told him that I have not finished at Inter yet and that I would like to fight.
"I feel very good now at Inter. I'm super-motivated and happy with the tasks that await me. But I'm only satisfied when I'm on the pitch, this is a goal that I have with myself.
"I play in a top world club and I am happy at Inter. My goal is to establish myself in this great club. Now I have to play three, four, five consecutive matches."
